In a scary state

They're not busting ghosts, just looking for them in Wisconsin — and finding them.

Filmed over 30 months in locations, including the former administration building at the Pabst complex in Milwaukee, "Haunted State: Whispers From History Past" has its Milwaukee premiere at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Landmark Oriental Theatre, 2230 N. Farwell Ave.

Executive producer Michael Brown, who grew up in Brookfield and studied film at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, said he started the project after hearing a claim that Wisconsin had more ghosts per square mile than any other state.

Following Thursday's screening, there will be a talk-back Q&A with the movie's cast and producers at Von Trier, 2235 N. Farwell Ave., and the conversation will also continue at Hooligan's, 2017 E. North Ave. Wisconsin Brewing Co. will pour free beer for "Haunted State" ticket holders at both locations, Brown said.

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Chris Foran is an assistant entertainment editor, overseeing the Tap Weekend, Tap Daily, Good Morning and TV Cue sections. He also writes about movies, books, pop culture and fun stuff to do in Milwaukee.